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Abel Tasman National Park Tour: Explore by Cruise, Walk and Sail with Refreshments Included
4.9
20 Ratings
Kaiteriteri
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise, walk, and sail through stunning landscapes, spotting wildlife and enjoying refreshments along the way.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise, walk, and sail through stunning landscapes, spotting wildlife and enjoying refreshments along the way.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures - Board your water taxi at 10.30 am at Kaiteriteri Beach and cruise into the Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise by the iconic Split Apple Rock, and Fisherman and Adele Islands where you may see the NZ Fur Seals.\nAfter 35 minutes you arrive at Anchorage Bay where you have time to walk the Pitt Head loop track (walk…
- Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures - Board your water taxi at 10.30 am at Kaiteriteri Beach and cruise into the Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise by the iconic Split Apple Rock, and Fisherman and Adele Islands where you may see the NZ Fur Seals.\nAfter 35 minutes you arrive at Anchorage Bay where you have time to walk the Pitt Head loop track (walk time approximately 1 -1.5 hours), meeting back at Anchorage Beach to join the sailing catamaran departure at 1.15 pm. Catch the sea breeze for a 3 hour sail further into the Park and back to Kaiteriteri. Along the way expect to see secluded coves, islands, golden sand beaches, Bush clad coastline, pristine clear waters and native wildlife.\n\nComplimentary tea/coffee and juice is provided on board the sailing catamaran.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Professional driver/guide provided
- Landing and/or facility fees covered
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Professional driver/guide provided
- Landing and/or facility fees covered
- Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- No walking guide provided on walk
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- No walking guide provided on walk
Additional Information
Discover the National Park with a delightful morning water taxi ride, a brief hike, and an afternoon sailing adventure. Embark on your water taxi at 10:30 am from Kaiteriteri Beach and journey into the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy views of the famous Split Apple Rock, as well as Fisherman and Adele Islands, where you might spot New Zealand…
Discover the National Park with a delightful morning water taxi ride, a brief hike, and an afternoon sailing adventure. Embark on your water taxi at 10:30 am from Kaiteriteri Beach and journey into the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy views of the famous Split Apple Rock, as well as Fisherman and Adele Islands, where you might spot New Zealand Fur Seals.
After a 35-minute cruise, arrive at Anchorage Bay, where you can explore the Pitt Head loop track, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. This trail leads to Te Pukatea Bay, a serene spot and a favorite beach among the crew in the National Park. Return to Anchorage to meet the skipper and board the sailing catamaran, departing at 1:15 pm. Experience a 3-hour sail deeper into the Park and back to Kaiteriteri, enjoying the sea breeze. Along the journey, admire secluded coves, islands, golden sandy beaches, lush bush-covered coastlines, crystal-clear waters, and native wildlife.
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and juice on board the sailing catamaran.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road
Our office is between the Waterfront Restaurant and the Kaiteriteri Store. If you are booked on the 9am water taxi please check in at the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle Office no later than 8.30am. If the Abel Tasman Sailing Office is closed please check in at the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle office directly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(20 Ratings)
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Mike_d
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing experience to start our vacation! - We arrived in Nelson/New Zealand to start our honeymoon the day before (mid-March 2025), so this was the first true full day AND excursion for the entire trip. It was an incredible experience and sure set the standard for the remainder of our stay.
A lot of windy roads to reach Kaiteriteri Beach, but nonetheless, parking and finding the meetup spot was relatively easy. The check-in desk was very helpful with any questions/issues.
Even though it was down-pouring at the very start of the morning, the cruise boat still operated on time and had comfortable seating. Our overall ride was about 45 minutes or so, but the navigator/host had excellent communication regarding the nearby sites, historical facts and where we were at in relation to everything.
We were then dropped off at Anchorage Bay, where everyone was free to hike, explore or simply relax on the beach. We decided to explore the hiking route towards Cleopatra's Bay. It's a 1 hour uphill ascent (easy-mid level) and the breathtaking views/nature were absolutely worth it! Once we reached and returned from our hiking destination, we walked along the beach/shore, which was absolutely clean and beautiful (along with very sunny, comfortable weather by that point).
Lastly, our giant group sailboat arrived, as we very slowly/casually made our way back to Kaiteriteri Beach. The staff on the boat were so friendly, nice and professional. Cookies & tea were provided, along with numerous places on the sailboat to kick back and relax. They even stopped at one bit to allow any passengers to jump in the water for a dip (best to wear your bathingsuit from the start, or at least a change of clothes). We arrived about 2 hours later then originally anticipating, but we had such a blast and no set plans afterwards anyway, so it didn't really matter.
Reasonably priced for the experience and all the staff that crossed our path was excellent. Every tourist we met was also great company and a pleasure to be around. Lucked out with some magnificent weather after a rainy start too. If you're in the Nelson (-ish) area on vacation, I would highly recommend this expedition :)
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Craig_r
Mar 21, 2025
Fun tour with multiple activities. - Informative water taxi ride up to Anchorage Bay - choose of hikes (Pitt Head Loop) and 3 hour catamaran sail back. Cat crew was great - took time to find some wind and talk with every passenger. Recommend this tour.
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Voyage50493431926
Mar 14, 2025
5 star - Absolutely stunning views of the nation park guided by a very helpful captin(Inky) and his sidekick katlin, had and amazing time and shared a lot of laughs with the rest of the passengers and crew
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Fiona_m
Mar 10, 2025
Superb and unforgettable!! - The first part is on the sea shuttle where there is a commentary which is very informative plus you see Split Rock up close and fur seals.
The walk is easy to navigate and definitely worth walking to Pitt Head lookout first then dropping down to the most amazing beach for a swim in the turquoise waters!! It’s then only a short walk back to Anchorage to meet the catamaran. Inky our skipper and Claudia his assistant were superb and very knowledgeable! We did feel 37 people was slightly too many and as usual some people sat out front and didn’t move for the whole trip!!
After stopping for a water fill up where you were able to have a quick swim, Inky got the sails up and we sailed nearly all the way back!! Abel Tasman was stunning and the whole trip was superb!
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Natalie_e
Feb 13, 2025
Wonderful relaxing trip. ... - Wonderful relaxing trip. All staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The lady that gave us the ‘golden ticket’ had the most beautiful smile. Sailing back on the Catamaran was an experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommended.
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Johndavid_c
Jan 19, 2025
A wonderful day in Abel Tasman - A fantastic day in Abel Tasman. All three parts were good with each part getting better. The water taxi cruised by Split Rock and other great sites with light but good commentary The hike was beautiful. Has some steepness to it but is counterbalanced by great views. It took us 1 hour and 25 minutes to do the loop and enjoy the views and birds. Wekas everywhere
The highlight was the :four hour sail back to port. Marco and Claudia were energetic and fun. So relaxing.
Definitely a must do.
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Vacation49793048404
Jan 18, 2025
Sailing trip - Thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We used the water taxi ,9:30 departure, which gave us plenty of time to walk and picnic before boarding the sailing boat. We had an excellent crew, to enjoy our 3 hour trip, Inky and Jane. We even saw a penguin and dolphins which was an added bonus.
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Sergiobn9022ti
Jan 5, 2025
Truly amazing, do this folks! - A great and truly enjoyable experience, from the stunning views to the amazing trails this is a must do tour.
The peaceful sailing return along with the kindness and professionalism of Jane and Iky (not sure I wrote it right, he said the other name was Batman but only if we didn’t like the tour, totally not the case :-)) made our day!
Many thanks
Sergio and Ellen
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Jay_s
Feb 14, 2025
Nice and easy way to see the park..Combo for variety of activites - This was a nice way to see the park and do a little of everything. The company was professional and Marco and Claudia did a good job on the sailing segment of the trip. If this is something interesting for you, then I recommend this company.
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John_g
Mar 22, 2025
The walk - The walk is way more strenuous than they advertise . Not leisurely at all! Mostly uphill but beautiful scenery.
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